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  • North American Butterflies Identification Poster 16x20

    North American Butterflies Identification Poster 16×20

    $32.00

    North American Butterflies Identification Poster 16×20

    $32.00

    Antique-style 16″ x 20″ butterfly identification poster with insect illustrations from A Manual Of North American Butterflies.

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  • Plate 244 White Admirable Donovan British Insects

    Plate 244 White Admirable Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Plate 244 White Admirable Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Original antique hand-colored insect and bug print from Edward Donovan’s The Natural History of British Insects (1792–1813), featuring British butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects. A historic natural history engraving and example of early entomological illustration.

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  • Plate 238 Clouded Yellow Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    Plate 238 Clouded Yellow Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Plate 238 Clouded Yellow Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Original antique hand-colored insect and bug print from Edward Donovan’s The Natural History of British Insects (1792–1813), featuring British butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects. A historic natural history engraving and example of early entomological illustration.

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  • Plate 236 Chalk-hill Blue Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    Plate 236 Chalk-hill Blue Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Plate 236 Chalk-hill Blue Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Original antique hand-colored insect and bug print from Edward Donovan’s The Natural History of British Insects (1792–1813), featuring British butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects. A historic natural history engraving and example of early entomological illustration.

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  • Plate 217 Great Copper Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    Plate 217 Great Copper Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Plate 217 Great Copper Butterfly Donovan British Insects

    $42.50

    Original antique hand-colored insect and bug print from Edward Donovan’s The Natural History of British Insects (1792–1813), featuring British butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects. A historic natural history engraving and example of early entomological illustration.

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  • Wildflower Garden Puzzle: 1,000-Piece Vintage Natural History Jigsaw Puzzle and Poster

    Wildflower Garden Puzzle: 1,000-Piece Vintage Natural History Jigsaw Puzzle and Poster

    $39.50

    Wildflower Garden Puzzle: 1,000-Piece Vintage Natural History Jigsaw Puzzle and Poster

    $39.50

    A 1,000-piece puzzle featuring beautifully detailed vintage illustrations of wildflowers, ferns, and butterflies, finished at 20″ × 27″ and packaged with a pull-out reference poster.

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  • North American Butterflies Identification Poster 16x20 Framed

    North American Butterflies Identification Poster 16×20 Framed

    $87.00

    North American Butterflies Identification Poster 16×20 Framed

    $87.00

    Framed 16″ x 20″ antique-style butterfly identification poster with insect illustrations from A Manual Of North American Butterflies.

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  • Morris Butterflies Plate 74 Butterfly Research Tools

    Morris Butterflies Plate 74 Butterfly Research Tools

    $16.50

    Morris Butterflies Plate 74 Butterfly Research Tools

    $16.50

    This original hand-colored lithograph from A History of British Butterflies created in 1891 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates butterflies.

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  • Morris Butterflies Plate 73 Butterfly Research Tools

    Morris Butterflies Plate 73 Butterfly Research Tools

    $16.50

    Morris Butterflies Plate 73 Butterfly Research Tools

    $16.50

    This original hand-colored lithograph from A History of British Butterflies created in 1891 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates butterflies.

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Butterflies (Lepidoptera)

Explore our curated collection of butterfly artwork featuring antique prints, vintage entomological illustrations, and detailed scientific engravings celebrating one of the most beautiful and widely admired groups of insects in the natural world. This category includes finely detailed butterfly illustrations showcasing species from around the globe, including swallowtails, monarchs, blues, admirals, fritillaries, and tropical butterflies. Each piece reflects the elegance of historic natural history illustration, combining scientific accuracy with decorative artistry to highlight the intricate wing patterns, vivid coloration, and delicate structure that make butterflies a timeless subject in both science and design.
Butterflies are insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera, a group that also includes moths. They are defined by their two pairs of scale-covered wings, a segmented body (head, thorax, abdomen), and a life cycle of complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Butterflies are typically distinguished from moths by their clubbed antennae, slimmer bodies, and diurnal (daytime) activity, while most moths are nocturnal and often more robust in form. Beyond their biological uniqueness, butterflies are widely studied in entomology for their diversity, ecological importance as pollinators, and role as indicators of environmental health.
Butterflies have long been admired across cultures for their symbolism of transformation, renewal, and natural beauty. Their delicate forms and vibrant wing patterns evoke a sense of lightness and movement that resonates emotionally with people, making them one of the most universally loved insects. In interior design, butterfly artwork is often used to introduce softness, color, and visual interest into a space. Antique butterfly prints and scientific insect illustrations can instantly transform a room—adding a sense of curiosity, elegance, and connection to nature. Whether displayed as a focal point or as part of a gallery wall, butterfly wall art can make interiors feel more uplifting, organic, and alive, bridging the gap between scientific observation and decorative beauty.
Perfect for collectors, entomologists, educators, gardeners, and lovers of nature-inspired decor, this collection includes antique butterfly prints, scientific insect illustrations, and vintage natural history artwork. Ideal for gallery walls, studios, libraries, bedrooms, offices, and cottagecore or botanical interiors, these butterfly prints bring color, movement, and historical scientific artistry into any space. Whether you are searching for vintage butterfly wall art, antique insect illustrations, or classic entomology prints, this collection celebrates both the biological wonder and enduring aesthetic appeal of butterflies.